
This morning Jackson had to leave for the city of Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi Province .
Jackson reluctantly had to leave his wife to accompany Adit , a friend who was like his brother in fighting for his love .
" Dear , I go first yeah . I try to go home soon , it will be very difficult for me because I have not left yet I have started to miss you . " Jackson said to Love shortly before getting into the car .
" Jack , you read the poem later .. hunt to miss the plane . " Sela Adit from the car who is impatient to meet the idol immediately .
Jackson could only snort in annoyance . He then gave a kiss on the forehead and also a brief kiss on the lips Love .
" Heart - heart well dear . Make sure your mission is successful . " Talk Love when releasing Jackson's departure .
After Jackson's car disappears from his sight, Love enters the house to be ready to return to his routine that he has left this week .
Flights to Makassar in Jackson and Adit travel for 2 hours 30 minutes .
Jackson and Adit are no strangers to this city because there Haryono Group has a branch company engaged in shopping centers .
But their trip was not completed because when giving the address to the company driver who was in charge of picking up the two , according to the driver named Andi if to arrive at the address Sofi still have to travel by car about 3 to 4 hours .
But it did not dampen their intentions at all . All they want now is to get to Sofi's parents' house and straighten out the misunderstanding .
Before traveling to Sofi's parents' house, Jackson and Adit took the time to have lunch first . And it's this kind of opportunity that Jackson uses to contact Love on a video call. Just how many hours but Jackson already misses his wife so much .
The trip is quite far but the beautiful scenery of green rice fields that spoil the eyes of both is quite helpful to reduce the fatigue of both friends . Very different from their day-to-day view in Jakarta .
Right 4 hours drive Jackson and Adit arrive when 5 pm . The car stopped right at a house that is now very crowded people gathered . Some middle-aged men were seen busy putting up tents while some women who were also aged were gathering to talk to each other .
Adit first walked and made sure about the residence of Sofi's parents, and sure enough when both were welcome to enter Adit very happy when he saw the idol was there .
" Adit .. bang Sultan .... " Safi said it was still unexpected that the two men were now in front of her .
Sofi was just about to greet the two when the baritone voice of a middle-aged man stopped her steps .
" Sofi ... what do you want to see the man again . Enter the room . " Speak is firm .
The middle-aged man was none other than Sofi's father . With a heavy heart Sofi turned to enter her room . Adit can only signal that the woman is calm, he will clean everything .
" Sofi has entered room & room, so if there is no other need please go . " Say Father Sofi .
Adit began to panic because he felt himself expelled even before he had time to explain the misunderstanding that occurred .
Different from Jackson . The man did not seem to be affected by Sofi's father's words just now .
" I'm sorry sir if our arrival surprises you and your family . But really we didn't come here to see Sofi, but to see Mr . " She Jackson .
Sofi's father looked at Jackson from head to toe . Although from his view alone he can know if Jackson is not an ordinary person, but according to his observations it seems that Jackson is not the Adit family .
" What I want to see is this kid's family . You are not the same as him . Just waste my time . " Say Father Sofi .
Adit had swallowed his saliva, he was worried that Jackson might be provoked by his emotions because of the speech of Sofi's father .
But it was quite unexpected, Jackson only replied with a smile . " Thankfully if that is what you want, then you meet the right person . " Jackson said kindly but still sounded resolute .
" I'm Jackson Son of Haryono . I'm Adit's brother . "he continued as he reached out to shake hands .
His hand department was in touch . Sofi's father introduced her name was Bachtiar .
Mr. Bachtiar now lets the two enter and sit in his living room .
" It turns out that it's also quite a long time that you need to take your family . " Say Mr. Bachtiar quipped Adit .
" Maat Pak, we just got here . It was my fault that I was in Paris on my honeymoon . I also just got married . And my wife is one of Sofi's best friends . " Obviously Jackson .
" Quickly convey what you want to talk about after that go . You see we are busy right now . " Say Father Sofi .
" Thank you for the opportunity you gave . First of all let me explain our relationship first . As I said earlier, I am his brother . Although not blood relatives . Adit and I grew up together . We went to school together and are now building a business together . " She Jackson .
Sofi's father looks to be furrowing his brows digesting every utterance Jackson .
" I asked you to listen to Adit's explanation of the incident that night . Doesn't everyone have a chance to defend themselves ? "
" Ohh. So you're not his family . Okay, since you've come a long way here please tell me what your defense is . " Reply Sofi's Father .
Adit then recounted every detail of the incident that night without adding or subtracting a bit . But unfortunately the response of Sofi's father remains not as expected .
" It's good if that's the case . But that still doesn't change my decision . You see, tonight we are preparing for tomorrow to accept a man's proposal to Sofi . " Say Father Sofi .
Adit and Jackson are stunned, both look at each other .
" But sir, isn't this time the most important thing is your daughter's feelings ? It is very clear if your daughter also loves Adit and vice versa . " Reply Jackson .
" The most important thing now is who is better prepared for the more serious stage . As long as you know, this man is the son of the number one businessman in this village . About love can also come alone later . " Remember Mr. Bachtiar .
" So this is about readiness sir ? I am also ready if you would give me the opportunity to prepare everything . Just tell me what do you want ? I can give it all . " Say Adit sounded pongah . Really at the moment he is just worried about losing Sofi .
Jackson noticed the change in the look on the face of Sofi's father who was not happy with Adit's speech just now, he tried to mediate .
" I'm sorry sir if Adit's speech just offended you . Maybe what Adit meant if he also already has the readiness that you mean . I also guarantee it Mr . Adit has been with me since I built my own company in Bali . Until I returned to Jakarta to lead my family company, Adit helped me . So I know very well if Adit will be able to take responsibility for Sofi's birth and inner Pak . " Obviously Jackson .
Mr. Bachtiar seemed to think . But one of his family who had only been a listener had finally opened his voice .
" I'm sorry well Dik , but can I know what this sister is doing business ? " Many .
" My company in Bali is engaged in restaurant , but after marriage the company is now managed by my wife . Now that Adit and I are focused on raising the family business, you may have heard of Haryono Group . " Sheh Jackson said honestly .
Mr. Bachtiar and the man who asked just now still looked confused .
" Hemmm. let's be more clear, one of our company branches is also in Makassar City kok . There we have H Mall . " More Jackson .
The two middle-aged men had only understood and said simultaneously .
" Please you rethink your plan to accept another man's application for Sofi . We both love each other . If you want seriousness, I am also very ready to proceed to a more serious stage with Sofi . Please also think about the feelings of your daughter, whether she will be happy if she lives with a man she does not love . " Say Adit .
" Go you two . I think it's enough you guys to explain everything . To this day, I have not changed my decision . " Said Mr. Bachtiar then passed leaving Jackson and Adit .
Jackson can no longer prevent Sofi's father . He then patted his best friend's shoulder to give him support .
" Have it, let's go . Tomorrow morning we come back here again . If indeed tomorrow there is still no hope, then we do as we usually do . " Jackson said .
" Meaning ? " ask the confused Adit .
" If tomorrow has not gone our way, then do our usual way . We are business people, tonight you find out who your rivals are . If we can't suppress Sofi's father, we can suppress the man she mentioned . I want to know, as great as any man he's proud of is that . " Obviously Jackson .
Adit smiled because he understood his best friend's plan .
" Right Jack . We can do it the way we normally do . "
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"*Love is about believing that someone will keep you happy, without you whining to him*."
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To be continue